How to take the Havaist bus from Istanbul Airport and budget for public transport

From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 18 days ago

TL;DR

Havaist has a dedicated stop and ticket kiosk on the lower level outside Istanbul Airport. It can cost far less than a taxi: a return bus trip for two was about TRY 200, while a one-way taxi estimate was around TRY 800.

What the community said

The bus was a budget option from the airport: a round trip for two cost about TRY 200. There was a stop near the hotel, along with a machine to buy and top up a public transport card.

18 days ago About TRY 200 return for two

A taxi estimate checked in an app in May was around TRY 800, making the bus a substantially cheaper alternative.

18 days ago Taxi about TRY 800

At the airport exit, volunteers may help with directions. For Havaist, take the escalator down to the lower level, where there is a dedicated Havaist stop and ticket kiosk.

33 days ago Havaist stop, airport lower level

When topping up an Istanbulkart, allow for route differences: Marmaray was described as the most expensive option, while metro and tram fares were roughly similar. Budget for two rides based on the specific modes you will use.

33 days ago Marmaray; Istanbulkart